Ethiopia 2018

2018

One will be located in Wolita Sodo/Arbamich, and the other in Yirgalem. These two sites have great potential for success for several reasons. First of all, there are cash crops in the area, which means the income is a bit more stable and people have the ability to invest in the technology that will be available in the solar centers. Second, both of these regions are strategically placed so they will be able to supply villages within 100 km radius from each new shop with agents who will receive commission salary based on the sales in their communities. And lastly, the electricity coverage in both areas is about 7%. Which means these communities actually have a great NEED for light, as well. Both of the centers will distribute products based on the Pay-As-You-Go credit system, or upfront cash payments- depending on the customers' financial capabilities. The mission of these Solar Centers is to broaden the reach of customers beyond major cities. The Solar Centers are also dedicated to rebuilding the TRUST that has been lost in solar technologies and substandard products that have been distributed in the past by other companies. The Solar Centers will be owned by Stiftung Solarenergie-Solar Energy Foundation. The profit generated by the Income Generating Activity will go for the foundations Charitable Activities. The IGA will be established from grants collected by the Foundation. This will help the Foundation to be self help and sustainable.